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Chelsea boss Conte steps up interest for Atalanta fullback Andrea Conti

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is stepping up his interest in Atalanta fullback Andrea Conti.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Conte's scouts have been to look at the 22-year-old right-back on more than one occasion this season as he looks to build a stronger squad.

And Conti will be available at the relatively low price of £12.8million.

Victor Moses has excelled for Chelsea in that right-wing back role — and his performances even saw him touted with a move to Barcelona.

But, should the Nigerian international suffer an injury, the Blues don't have a suitable replacement in their squad.

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